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06-11-2009, 21:56
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Funster No : 8320
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Wanted chassis brackets for A frame
Hi everybody, just an update and a request for more help. we are slowly getting most of the things we want for our hymer, we have just aquired an A frame car a tow which comes with the universal pull bracket, but we need the chassis attachment for a fiat 126, has anybody out there got one please.
We have had some adventures in our motorhome the first night we spent 3 foot from the sea wall, and we were pounded by wind and waves all night, felt a bit sea sick but overall a great first night, the next morning awoke to thick salt on the side of the van so much so you could not see out the windows . so off to the garage to pressure wash before carrying on our tour of north Norfolk. We had a great time and loved the fact that you can just stop and make tea with no hassle. we really love the van and can't wait for our next escape. 
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06-11-2009, 22:14
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Funster No : 172
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not 100% sure but i think these plates are fabricated on a car by car basis by the installers.
mine were easy to make....just a pair of flat plates about 150mm X 300mm X 10mm simply drilled and bolted to the chassis front crossmember with anticrush tubes and the front edge protruding from the lower grill.
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06-11-2009, 22:18
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Hi thank you, can you tell us what car you pull and is yours a car a tow frame.
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06-11-2009, 22:24
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Funster No : 4148
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hi , there must be a fabricator/mechanic near you who can make some plates . they arent very teccy just have to be stronger than you need . i,m sure someone close to you knows a mechanic that works on the side. ask in your local pub.
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06-11-2009, 22:30
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Hi
I have a Fiat Sciecento with a Car A Tow frame, the towing bracket on mine goes under the engine and is bolted to the chassis fore and aft of the engine. You also need the brake cable and a lighting kit.
I think your best bet is to contact CarATow, you can buy DIY car fitting kits
see here:
Parts & Accessories
jim
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06-11-2009, 23:49
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Hi thank you, can you tell us what car you pull and is yours a car a tow frame.
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its a '97 vauxhall corsa and, yes, its a caratow frame.
£120 off evilbay.
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07-11-2009, 00:04
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Funster No : 172
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: scarborough, nth yorks
About Me: Waiting for Tommorrow
Interests: beer,tv and motorhoming
MH Type: coachbuilt
MH Model: swift kon-tiki
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Complete SystemsOur pricing varies depending on the make and model of your vehicle.
Please select your vehicle from the list to display the correct price.
Vehicle Make: --------- Bedford Citroen Chevrolet Daewoo Daihatsu Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Kia Mazda Mini Mercedes Mitsubishi Nissan Perodua Peugeot Renault Rover Seat Skoda Smart Subaru Suzuki Toyota Vauxhall VW
Vehicle Model: AgilaAstra 2006>CorsaTigraZafira
Car-a-tow Fitted System: £997.00
Car-a-tow D.I.Y. System: £759.00
Ouch !!!!!
a`frame .....£120 (evilbay)
brake cable kit ......£40 (when i bought it)
steel plates and nuts/bolts etc .....£20
1.5mtr 7 core cable plus plug and socket .....£10 (connected to car lights)
fuel from scarborough to Rayleigh, essex and back .....£80 (at the time)
Blood, sweat and tears fitting it.....free !!!
total £270....... saving £485 on new.
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07-11-2009, 00:18
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Funster No : 4148
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: roche cornwall
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hey pappa. why not use a handbrake cable for the brakes .you can get lovely trailer cables for only a few quid.come with a scew type fixing for bulkhead. peake trailers 5 quid. get the right length easy fix with clevis pin to pedal . various lengths available . i know i,m a cheap skate. cheers alan.
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